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Kg/1940 light machine gun

Discussion in 'Weapons & Technology in WWII' started by Wetchey, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. Wetchey

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    I heard this weapon was in use with the pre WW2 Whermacht before the MG34 took place, Did it still see WW2 action?.
     
    Wetchey, Jun 27, 2007
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  2. Joe

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    It looks a bit like a trombone...
     
    Joe, Jun 28, 2007
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    Yes it did. Many weapons from in between the two world wars. Did still see WW2 action
     
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    Saw action till its replacement by the FG42 bother were a light machine gun where are the MG34 generally was a stationary or semi mobile heavy machine gun such as the .30 calibier.
     
    Sadprofessor65, Mar 4, 2008
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